Instructions Die Siedler von Catan – Limitierte Edition in 3D

Objective of the Game

The main objective of "Catan: Limited 3D Edition" is to be the first player to reach 10 victory points. Victory points are gained by building settlements, cities, having the longest road, the largest army, and through specific development cards. This game provides a more elaborate and immersive experience compared to the classic version of Catan due to its 3D elements that make the landscapes and settlements come alive.

Setup

1. Set up the Game Board:
2. The game board consists of hexagonal terrain tiles which, in the limited 3D edition, are intricately designed. Arrange these tiles, except for the desert, randomly.

3. Place the number tokens on the lands to indicate resource production.

4. Resources:

5. There are five resources: Wood, Brick, Sheep, Grain, and Ore. At the beginning of the game, players do not collect resources; they are acquired during gameplay.

6. Robber:

7. When the robber figure is placed on a hex, it blocks the resource production of that field.

8. Initial Setup:

9. Each player places two settlements and one road, alternating turns. The first settlement is placed with a road and then the second one's placement is done in reverse order.

Gameplay

• Starting a Turn: At the beginning of their turn, a player rolls two dice.
• Production: The sum of the dice determines which fields produce resources. Players get resources based on the landscapes adjacent to their settlements or cities.

• Robber: If a 7 is rolled, no resource is produced, instead, the robber is moved. In addition, any player with more than seven resources must discard half of them.

• Trading and Building:

• Trade: Players can trade resources with each other or at certain port fields with the bank.

• Building: Players can build roads, settlements, cities, or buy development cards.

• Development Cards:

• These cards offer special advantages and can include "Knights" (to aim for the largest army), "Road Building" (to construct roads), and "Monopoly" (to collect resource cards from other players).

Special Features and Strategy Tips

• Road Building: Long roads are strategically important to control certain areas and prevent other players from expanding their road networks unimpeded.

• Placing Settlements: Good placement of settlements near productive fields with different resources can greatly boost growth potential.

• Army and Trade: Mastery of leading the largest army and skillful trading can provide pivotal advantages.

• Resource Management: Proactive resource exchange and planning can help minimize dependency on dice rolls.

• 3D Elements: Use the stunning 3D details as inspiration to strategically immerse yourself in the world of Catan.

Enjoy the thrilling experience of playing the captivating 3D version of "Catan"!